Letter From Rev Carter on Harney Valley Oregon
In Burns Oregon January 30 1915 Rev Carter shares observations on Harney Valley hydrophobia among coyotes and a growing railroad survey. He notes snow, elevation, water, and new commerce, including parcel post and long sledge mail runs, and reports bounty and rabbitrage before detailing local life and a closing benediction.
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Burns
Oregon
Iowa
Harney Valley
Silvies
Minnesota
Brigham Young
Sale at Culbert farm Tuesday February 9 1915
County News for February 8 1915 reports S M Culbert will hold a sale at his farm on Tuesday Feb 9. Also notes Kendallville callers Pierre and Dunn visits, illness and recovery updates, local marriages deaths and funerals, church events, a big snowstorm, and changes in mail service.
Ossian Social Notes From Monday Visits
Ossian notes list various visits and trips by residents. Regg Figge visited as a city guest Monday. Will Burns of Lawler visited Dr. Lynch. R W Anderson returned from Minneapolis. Dr J P Schneeberger planned to attend a clinic meet in Clifton. Beatrice Becker visited Calmar relatives. Lillian Anderson and Ruth Gunderson returned from Decorah. Ina White visited Decorah relatives. J W Lynch traveled to Dubuque to see Virgil at Dubuque College. Ten. Wm J Cremer of Calmar visited the Revs Thiltgen and Friedman. Anna Paalen went to Dubuque to see siblings. Desaphe and Marcelite Figge came from Chicago for two weeks at home. Agnes Limbeck returned to Fayette to continue millinery work. Anna Kaupel and H T Kleisart were called to St Paul for Joe Schupanitz illness.
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Oliver DeCoy
Missouri Valley
Harry Alexander
Andrew F. Meyer
Prairie du Chien
Regina Meyer
Clouel Heck
Chicago
Onawa
Towa
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Quamley
St. Francis Parish
Opera House
H. M. Keut
St. Paul
Francis Huber
Fort Atkinson
Lizzie Lansing
Caroline Cremer
Festina
Joe Gerleman
Calmar
L. A. Meyer
St. Francis Church
M. J. Thiltgen
Wm. J. Cremer
P. J. Friedman
J. W. Meyer
Andrew F. Dessel
Joe Dessel
Louis Kout
Ray Meyer
Regina Mechel
Sherein
Alsace
America
Pittsburgh
Penn
Indiana
Andrew Meyer
Winneshiek County
Mary A. Cremer
Los Angeles
Cal
Meeyr
San Antonio
Texas
L. A
L. A. Meyer, Ossian, Agnes Kout, St. Paul, Minn
Philip 4. Meyer
Kissimee
Fla
Caroline Dessel
Peter F. Meyer
Ossian
Elizabeth Fleisher
Katherine Wagner
Deleased
Julia Meyer
Regg Figge
Will Burns
Lawler
Beatrice Becker
Lillian Anderson
Ruth Gunderson
Decorah
Ina White
Adam Vance
Overunday
J. W. Lynch
Dubuque
Virgil
du Im Ue College
Thiltgen and
Friedman
Anna Paalen
Desaphle
Marcelite Figge
Agnes Limbeck
Fayette
Anna Kaupel
H. T. Kleisart
Joe Schupanitz
Freeport News Roundup of Local Happenings and Ads
February 1915 in Freeport notes Mrs. Walter Gross on sick list. Dr Barfoot of Decorah made a visit. F M Sheetz family with parents A Sheetz. Hattie Gross of Clay Hill with Walter and G W Kirkland’s daughter Harriet at J A Robinson home. Mrs Skinner of Clay Hill with Ruby Miller. Cora Dickinson from Nordness with mother W Dickinson. Dance at county home. pleasant time reported. Mrs John Lee left after two month visit. Weather: rain sleet snow all week. P C Delaney and son M L Delaney with James Stortz at Franklin Prairie. Sunday school at 1 30 pm. young people's meeting 7 30 pm. Phoebe Lincoln Hair Tonic ad promises hair growth and scalp health. Sold by Mott & Co A J Sorenson E J Parman Imogen Lincoln.
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S. M. Culbert
John Pierce
Plymouth
Kendallville
Henry Dunn
Dan McGee
Lucile Culbert
Abbie Nelson
Clinton Fifield
Elmo Stephenson
Ole Ellingson
Highlandville
Kendallville Literary Society
Anna Brown
Orleans
W. A. Dasham
Emma Ellingson
W. A. Daskam
al. Clink
Steve Todd
Chicago
L. A
Joe Goldsworthy
Andrew Risdah
Phil. Todd
Decorah
Petit Jury
Hatfield
Walter Robinson
Hawkeye
W. A.dasham
Clink
Andrew Oleson
Fremont
Oleson
Walter Gross
Dr. Barfoot
F. M. Sheetz
A. Sheetz
Hattie Gross
Clay Hill
Walter
G. W. Kirkland
Harriet
J. A. Robinson
Skinner
P. C. Delaney
M. L. Delaney
James Stortz
Franklin Prairie
Local Notes and Occasions From Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson on February 9 1915 remarks include visits to Calmar Spillville Dubuque Ossian Arlington and Charles City. An eleven pound boy arrived at the Sobolik home and Emma Smith wed William Haaken of Festina with Father Dragoon presiding.
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Dr. Horton
Calmar
M. A. Kubish
Spillville
F. C. Smith
Frank Hayek
John Schleier
Anton Reihle
Son Win
Cresco
Frank Koch
Jacob Capp
Dubuque
Anton van der Sitt
James Hoye
Jackson
Carl
Martha Poshusta
Mamie Bakus
Jos
Jos. Sobolik Saturday. Congratulations. Wim. Pavlovee and Miss Clara Humnker
Charles City
Frank Hanken
Oelwe
Hanken-Smith
Jesse Weiler
Arlington
Ossian
Herman Hemesath
Wm. Lansing
Emma Smith
Wm. Haaken
Festina
Father Dragoon
Christ
Couple's wedding near Festina celebrated with friends
Smith and the Groom, son of Mr and Mrs John Hauken, plan to begin housekeeping on their farm near Festina. The industrious couple are beloved by all who know them and a large circle of friends wish them happiness in their matrimonial venture.
Stop the Childs Cough Ad from Dr Kings New Discovery
An old advertisement urges quick attention to colds coughs croup and whooping cough in children. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery claiming it checks the cold soothes cough reduces inflammation kills germs and supports nature healing. Available for 50 cents at druggists. Buy today.
Hours and Prices of Decorah Barber Shops
Decorah barbers set new hours and price list effective March 1 1915 with winter hours 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday 11 pm summer hours 7 am to 8 pm closed on Christmas Sundays and some holidays. Prices include shave 5 cents hair cut 25 cents beard trim 35 cents removing full beard 25 cents shampoo 25 cents tonics 15 or 0 cents and more. Saturday busier. hair cuts encouraged during the week.
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Barbers of
Decorah
Pyramids Yield Ancient Gold and Gems to Modern Vaults
A pyramid spills a gold crown gems and gold beads as a twist of history. The fragment urges modern vault builders to study ancient Egyptian construction noting its superior hollow design.
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Pyramids
Land ownership rivalries in Mexico limit farming rights
The current struggle in Mexico centers on who may cultivate land rather than who owns it, highlighting political and social barriers to farming. Strong entities and local dynamics shape access to arable use, with implications for rural livelihoods and policy debates.
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Mexico
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Pacific Northwest
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Nemo
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Freeport
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Mott & CO
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E. J. Parman
Imogen Lincoln
Winnnesheik
State OF Iowa
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R. Algyer
A. Antinson
A. ©. Whalen
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A.C Whalen
A. C Whalen
Citizens Savings Bank
Winneshick County
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B. J. McKay
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B.J. McKay
BB J. Seal
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Winneshiek Co
Joan ¢Urtin
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R.B. Portman
Decorah State Bank
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